Summer Camp Social Worker

Competencies:

Initiative

Empathy

Self Reflection & Growth

Time Management

Conflict Resolution & De-escalation

Effective Communication

Organization Skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Individuals in this job must possess the physical and emotional health needed for effective and efficient completion of duties.

Individuals in this job are likely to be required to perform some lifting and transferring activities and may be required to restrain program participants; may be exposed to risk of injury from aggressive/assaultive program participants. May be exposed to bodily fluids.

The following physical activities are performed within the frequencies listed below:

• Frequently: Listening, Talking, Standing, Walking, Lifting 5 lbs.
• Occasionally: Sitting, Squatting/Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Basic Function:

Interact with and assist Junior Camp Counselors and campers ages 6-18 years old. The purpose of this position is to focus on the mental health of campers while out of school. The Camp Social Worker will assist when a youth a struggling and help to enhance the therapeutic nature of the camp. Camp Social Worker hours are from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday for the seven weeks that camp is in session.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure an appropriate environment where safety and security are maintained for all campers.

2. Assist in the supervision, counseling, training, orienting, and evaluating all children and youth in attendance.

3. Work with Camp Director and other counselors to sustain a positive camp climate.

4. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certifications (if applicable).

5. Take immediate corrective action as necessary and report all deficiencies in health, safety, and general housekeeping standards for the camp.

6. Ensure the basic needs of the campers assigned to their care are met.

7. Maximize service delivery by effectively managing routines and transitions.

8. Participate in and help manage all outdoor education adventure and animal therapy activities, and all other camp activities.

9. Respond in accordance with agency procedure to situations with campers.

10. Follow guidelines, as prescribed by the Agency Nurse, for the medical care of campers.

11. Maintain all necessary documentation including log books, incident reports, etc.

12. Attend Camp meetings.

13. Maintain general knowledge of and follow Agency policies and procedures as contained in the WCS Personal Handbook, WCS Procedure Manuel, and department manual.

14. Gain a general understanding of agency treatment models such as CARE and TCI.

15. Function as positive role model for all campers and staff at Camp Cuheca.

16. Maintain an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the service population and fellow staff members of WCS, ensuring that cultural needs are respected and supported through the delivery of services and the development and implementation of Agency programs and policies in a manner that is free from discrimination and bias relating to race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence or religious beliefs.

17. Other duties as directed by Camp Director or COO

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work or related field. Licensed or license eligible